R 051744Z JUN 13
ALCGRSV 030/13
SUBJ: RESERVE ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2013 (AY13) FINAL REPORT
A. COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA 141901Z AUG 12
B. COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA 141906Z AUG 12
C. COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA 141856Z AUG 12
D. COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA 141910Z AUG 12
E. COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA 171652Z DEC 12
F. MILITARY SEPARATIONS, COMDTINST M1000.4
G. MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED ABSENCES COMDTINST M1000.8
H. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M1001.28 (SERIES)
1. AY13 was another dynamic year for Reserve assignments. The
assignment cycle was executed as announced in REFs A through D.
Process improvements and more communication between CG PSC-rpm and
field units paid dividends, and contributed to a successful
assignment season. We will apply lessons learned from AY13 to our
planning and execution of AY14.
2. All SELRES PCS assignments are complete and orders are being
generated in Direct Access per the timelines in REFs A through D.
New CWO appointments/assignments are pending board results. AY13
Reserve Sector Silver Badge assignments for AY13 were announced in
REF E.
3. Summary of AY13 CAPT and CDR assignment season to date of this
message:
A. Total AY13 CAPT/CDR assignments:
(1) O6: 18
(2) O5: 66
B. Pay grade mismatches resulting from AY12 CAPT/CDR assignment
actions: None.
C. Total vacant and gapped CAPT/CDR billets: None.
D. AY12 CAPT/CDR assignments outside reasonable commuting distance
(RCD):
(1) O6: 14
(2) O5: 51
E. Reserve CAPT assignments recap:
There were 18 CAPTs or CAPTs(sel) slated for SELRES assignments in
AY13. As was the case during AY12, there were more CAPTs and
CAPTs(sel) in an active status than available billets. As a result,
11 CAPTs or CAPTs(sel) were slated for transfer to the Individual
Ready Reserve (IRR) before the end of FY13. As in AY12, no CAPTs or
CAPTs(sel) were double-encumbered in billets on PAL.
F. Reserve CDR assignments recap:
In all, 66 CDRs or CDRs(sel) were slated for SELRES assignments in
AY13. Like AY12, there were more CDRs and CDRs(sel) in an active
status than available billets. As a consequence, few non-tour
complete CDRs(sel) received CDR assignments, unless dictated by
service needs. In addition, nine CDRs or CDRs(sel) were slated to
transfer to the IRR before the end of FY13, either because they
failed to submit e-resumes by the deadline, or were outcompeted for
assignments. In addition, five commanders assigned to the IRR in AY12
who submitted AY13 e-resumes were extended in the IRR, while four
commanders assigned to the IRR in AY12 received AY13 SELRES
assignments. As in AY12, no CDRs or CDRs(sel) were double-encumbered,
except to meet critical service needs. None were assigned under any
circumstance to unbudgeted positions.
3. AY14 assignments planning:
A. Based on projected mandatory and voluntary retirements, it is
likely that the mismatch between CDRs and billets will persist in
AY14. Accordingly, the following officers should plan on competing
for assignment in AY14:
(1) All tour-complete CDRs,
(2) All CDRs currently in LCDR billets,
(3) All PY13 CDRs(sel) who did not receive CDR assignments in
AY13.
(4) All LCDRs selected for CDR in PY14.
4. The following is a recap of AY13 for LCDR and below:
A. Assignments completed:
(1) LCDR-CPO: 617
(2) E1-E6:
(a) Members assigned in AY13: 979
(b) Off season: 774 (made outside assignment season due
to member geographic relocation, or similar circumstance.)
(c) Accession-related assignment actions: 825
B. Pay grade mismatches resulting from AY13 orders issued: 69
C. LCDR-CPO assignments outside RCD: 143
D. Vacant/gapped billets:
(1) LCDR: 12
(2) LT-LTJG: 49
(3) CWO: 32
(4) MCPO-CPO: 135
5. Lessons learned:
A. The number of Ready Reserve officers seeking assignments exceeded
the number of billets available. The situation was especially dire at
senior officer grades. In response, PSC and CG-13 re-evaluated
doctrine and methods used to shape the officer corps. Previous
doctrine worked during a period characterized by: an under-strength
Ready Reserve, ample active duty opportunities and a strong civilian
labor market. The current environment is considerably different and
officer corps management needed updating. Changes have been made to
make pyramid management more responsive to a dynamic environment. The
billet/body gap will improve, but it will take several promotion
years to do so.
B. Processing orders: Commands continue to leave fleet-ups and
intra-unit transfer orders unprocessed in the Direct Access airport
terminal, resulting in PAL discrepancies. Commanding officers are
again asked to ensure servicing SPOs execute all orders issued for
their units within 30 days of a members report date per PCS orders.
C. Assignment process guidance: Commands are strongly encouraged to
ensure maximum visibility by their Reserve members of all assignment
related messages. Members should continue to review CGMS, the CG
PSC-rpm-2 Webpage(http://www.uscg.mil/rpm/rpm2) and RPMs CG portal
site(https://www.cgportal.uscg.mil/lotus/myquickr/psc-rpm/library)for
the latest information. Members are also encouraged to view their
Employee Summary Sheet (ESS) for a snapshot of the information in DA
that is available to Assignment Officers (AOs).
D. Personnel Allowance List (PAL) Data Integrity: CG PSC-rpm is the
sole order-issuing authority for personnel to SELRES positions on
PAL. When members are assigned to positions, it is expected that the
individual will perform the duties of that billet. When commands
direct members to perform duties other than those to which the member
is assigned by CG PSC-rpm, it potentially degrades readiness and may
sub-optimize unit performance.
E. Command Concerns: This year saw a significant increase in
reserve-oriented Command Concerns, improving RPMs ability to address
critical unit needs and operational concerns. However, in some cases,
command concerns were limited in scope or were submitted after the
deadlines announced in REFs A, through D. Commands are reminded to
ensure command concerns are received by RPM by the deadlines
announced in future kickoff messages.
F. E-resumes:
(1) During AY13, large numbers of tour-complete members failed to
submit e-resumes. It is the member's responsibility to know their
rotation date and comply with published timelines. In some cases,
members failed to complete e-resumes even after being contacted by
their AOs. Members who are tour complete and fail to submit timely
e-resumes risk transfer to the IRR.
(2) Many e-resumes submitted during AY13 were unrealistic.
Commands and members are encouraged to review the information
regarding e-resumes in REFs A through D in preparation for AY14.
(3) Finally, members are advised not to repeat information contained
in DA or the Employee Imaged Personnel Data Records (OERs, CG-4082s,
etc.)
G. Command veto of reserve assignments: During AY13, some commands
attempted to veto assignment of members to their units. No such right
exists in policy. Assignment decisions are based on information
contained in official records, not on hearsay or anecdotal accounts,
perceived personality conflicts, etc. Per article 1.A.1.a. of REF
F, a member who holds a specific rate is presumed to be fully
qualified to perform duties associated with it. Moreover, article
5.A.1.c.(3) of REF G notes that purpose of assigning reservists to
units is to provide on-the-job training and administrative support to
prepare them for mobilization. CG PSC-rpm will only consider command
objection to an assignment based on matters of record.
H. Changes in Reserve Component Category (RCC): Commanding officers
and members are reminded that requests for status changes (retirement
requests, transfer to IRR, etc.) received after the deadlines for
command concerns and e-resumes places the unit at risk of a billet
gap and the member at risk of having his or her request denied. REF
H authorizes submission of retirement requests up to two years
prior to the effective date. CG PSC-rpm strongly encourages members
to submit requests for retirement or other RCC change at least nine
months prior to the desired execution date.
6. If you are tour complete in AY13 and have not received
notification of assignment action by 15 Jun 2013, check with your SPO
before contacting your AO.
7. CG PSC-rpm appreciates the patience and flexibility of units and
members during this SELRES assignment season. We have collected and
will act upon feedback and look forward to AY14. CG PSC-rpm will
continue to communicate through traditional channels (SITREPs,
off-season solicitations, and shopping list updates), however, the
most up-to-date information can be found at the CG PSC-rpm web-site
and portal. More detailed guidance will be provided in the AY14
Kick-off messages, which we anticipate releasing in August 2013.
8. Command inquiries regarding reserve assignments should be directed
to LCDR Rick Howell, Chief, Reserve Assignments Branch (CG
PSC-rpm-2), at richard.a.howell(at)uscg.mil or 703.872.6525.
9. Internet release authorized.
10. CAPT P.F. Brookings, Chief, CG PSC-rpm, sends.